Multifunctional devices a blender and a food processor designed to make life easier for the housewife. All the hard work associated with chopping, whisking and slicing products, they take. To learn what to prefer and what is cheaper to buy, you need to understand the characteristics of technology.

Blender – pros and cons



Today in art shops you can come across as a manual or submersible or stationary blenders. But can find the combined model, combining the capabilities of two types of devices.
Blender is more suited to work with liquid food, then as the processor is able to chop, shred or grate even very hard fruits and vegetables.


Stationary blenders are equipped with bowls on stands, depending on the brand, technique can cope with a wide range of tasks – cooking dough, mashed potatoes, gravy, ice cream, creams, mixing cocktails and not only. To turn a miracle device, it is only necessary to load the ingredients in the bowl and press the button. Typically, such devices are cheaper than blenders hand, but not so easy to clean.

Hand blenders take up little space and can be used for cooking both large and small portions. Functional devices allow you to adjust the consistency of a puree or sauce, plus blender has all the time to hold in hands. Submersible models are not suitable for an ice pick and work with a thick batter.

The advantages and disadvantages of food processors



A "relative" of the conventional food processor is a combined blender. This technique also called mini harvester, but they still have less capacity than desktop processor.

Powerful processor is able to knead stiff dough, whip the cream with any consistency, cook the meat and chop vegetables. However, the range of possibilities this list is not limited.

The cost of food processors is traditionally higher than in blenders. Therefore, based on their needs, you can save on the purchase, selecting the model with the desired volume of the bowl. For example, a family of three people is enough processor, equipped with two-liter capacity for grinding.
Hand blenders can be wireless. It's finding the best fit for you if you often go on picnics or to the cottage. But such blenders have a small functionality.


So food processors can be called a universal technique, it can perform even complex tasks. Blenders, though inferior in functionality, are cheaper, also these devices take up less space. And if you have a small kitchen, it is logical to choose between three types of blenders. But if you want to surprise your loved ones culinary masterpieces on a daily basis – stop attention to the reliable processor.